DFS FurnitureCHIX:DFSL -1.61%66 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 32.13% as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 2795% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFSL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,053 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 93.07% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 32.13%.
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSl) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
DFS Furniture Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
DFS Furniture Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
DFS Furniture Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 32.13% mean?
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 32.13% as of Jul. 01, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on DFS Furniture and its competitors. This is 2795% above median its historical median of 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #73 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
DFS Furniture's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 32.13% is 2795% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #73 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #73 out of 1053 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places DFS Furniture in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on DFS Furniture and its competitors. DFS Furniture's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 32.13%, which is 2795% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.34, compared to a current price of £1.38 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 32.13%, which is 2795% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 32.13% as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.38 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.34.
GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 32.13% (2795% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: £1.34 vs. price of £1.38 (2.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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